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Chickahominy House Square Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
I've not tried these yet, but they are on my 'try this' list to do soon.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup lard
1 cup buttermilk
Directions:
1. *Lardis the shortening used for these biscuits.
2. If using another shortening, increase amount to 5-6 tbs.
3. Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. With a knife or pastry blender, cut in lard until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal.
5. Handling as little as possible, mix in buttermilk.
6. On a floured board, roll or pat out with hands until 1/2 thick.
7. Cut into 3 squares.
8. Arrange in pan and bake in 425F oven until golden brown, about 15 min.
9. Serve hot from oven.
10. Makes 12.
By RecipeOfHealth.com